Pavani Durbhakula

Pavani Durbhakula is a Metro editor. She is a junior from DC and is studying IAPA and Public Health. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading and searching for new coffee shops.

A photo of the brick exterior of Rodeny’s bookstore. Bookshelves are visible through a large window.

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Inside the Thayer bookstore that gives old books a second chance

By Pavani Durbhakula | September 8

The bookstore, which sells only used books, first opened in Massachusetts in 1995.

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The Nitro Bar to start brewing in Fox Point

By Pavani Durbhakula | April 21

The coffee shop’s new storefront will open in late May or early June.

A photo of the exterior of Spectrum India. A building with a blue awning and a sign in the window that reads “STORE CLOSING, EVERYTHING MUST GO.”

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After 59 years, Spectrum India prepares to close its doors

By Pavani Durbhakula | April 12

The store will officially close at the end of May.

A photo of rallyers standing in the grass along a main road holding signs calling for rent stabilization.

Metro

Providence residents rally in support of rent stabilization ordinance

By Pavani Durbhakula | April 7

Last week’s vote fell one vote short of the supermajority needed to override Mayor Brett Smiley’s veto.

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Metro

Record-breaking 401Gives fundraising campaign raises over $5 million for local nonprofits

By Pavani Durbhakula | April 2

Donations will benefit over 700 Rhode Island nonprofits.

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University News

From Prague to New Jersey: How Brunonians spent spring break

By Pavani Durbhakula | March 30

Students spent the past week seeing family and friends, visiting new cities and relaxing on the beach.

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Breaking fast with croissants and matcha: Brown Bee Coffee hosts late-night service during Ramadan

By Pavani Durbhakula | March 12

The late-night selection includes a traditional Middle Eastern rice pudding and a Ramadan croissant.

A photo of Brown Bee Coffee, a building with a brown awning, at night in the snow.

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Record-breaking blizzard causes closures, reduced traffic for local businesses

By Pavani Durbhakula | March 2

The storm also impacted businesses’ profits and caused facilities damage.

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Metro

First apartment community for LGBTQ+ elders in R.I. to open

By Pavani Durbhakula | February 20

The new affordable housing development is projected to open fall 2027.

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Providence businesses strike against ICE activity

By Pavani Durbhakula and Michelle Bi | February 11

Several local businesses closed their stores on Jan. 30 as part of a national shutdown against ICE.

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A photo of the Lindemann Performing Arts Center at twilight.

Inside the Thayer bookstore that gives old books a second chance

The Nitro Bar to start brewing in Fox Point

After 59 years, Spectrum India prepares to close its doors

Providence residents rally in support of rent stabilization ordinance

Record-breaking 401Gives fundraising campaign raises over $5 million for local nonprofits

From Prague to New Jersey: How Brunonians spent spring break

Breaking fast with croissants and matcha: Brown Bee Coffee hosts late-night service during Ramadan

Record-breaking blizzard causes closures, reduced traffic for local businesses

First apartment community for LGBTQ+ elders in R.I. to open

Providence businesses strike against ICE activity

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